- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
- The risk
- If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Ford Edge Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2,447 complaints about the 2013 Ford Edge with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (853) and the brakes (633). Those complaints describe 33 crashes, 7 fires, 40 injuries and 1 death. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 2014 for the axle shaft. For comparison, the 2012 has 1,135 and the 2014 has 385.
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FFar more problems than a typical Edge year, for its age
#2 most complained-about 2013 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2,447
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 33
- Fires
- 7
- Injuries
- 40
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 2013 Ford Edge problems
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2013 Ford Edge recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Edge vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2010, through April 25, 2013, and equipped with 2.0L engines. The fuel line pulse damper metal housing may crack as a result of an improper manufacturing process. A cracked fuel line pulse damper housing may result in a combination of fuel odor, weepage, or a continuous leak while the fuel system is pressurized.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line with one that does not have a damper, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S13. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 12V-438. All vehicles that have been remedied under the previous recall need to have the current remedy applied.
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2,447 complaints about the 2013 Ford Edge
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The driver in front of me stopped suddenly and I had to brake quickly and firmly causing the ABS system to activate briefly followed immediately by the brake pedal going all the way to the floor. After parking the car for several hours the brake pedal firmness returned to normal. Car was taken to dealer and they could not replicate the failure. No warning lights were displayed. Car is currently at dealer to get HCU replaced, which after reviewing several internet customer entries, seems to solve the problem. Refer to Ford safety recall 19S54 which outlines same issue in similar Ford cars that use same components but this repair will be paid by me at at approx $2000.
The rear view camera intermittently does not work. It is unsafe to rely on it for reversing, and fails me for a state inspection in Maine. I had brought it to the dealer, and they stated other models have a recall for this, but my VIN is not listed. It does not give a warning, when it does not work the screen goes black and says 'camera unavailable, see dealer ' This quote is 863.31 before taxes
The brake pedal suddenly became extremely stiff, accompanied by a hissing sound when the brake pedal was applied. The vehicle does not stop normally or immediately after the brake pedal is pressed, creating a serious safety concern. The vehicle was inspected by a Ford dealer, who recommended replacement of the brake booster and master cylinder. The dealer also recommended replacement of the ECU and hydro unit associated with the braking system. However, Ford has reportedly informed the dealer that the required ECU...
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is not currently available. I have found several complaints from other owners describing similar brake-related symptoms, including a very stiff brake pedal, hissing noise, and reduced braking effectiveness. Despite these reports, Ford has not adequately addressed what appears to be a potentially serious and recurring safety issue. A sudden loss or significant reduction of braking assistance can substantially increase stopping distance and may result in a collision, particularly in an emergency situation. This is a serious safety concern for the occupants of the vehicle and other road users. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this issue and determine whether there is a safety defect affecting these vehicles. I also request that Ford be required to provide an appropriate and timely remedy for affected vehicles, including vehicles for which replacement parts are currently unavailable.
The brake booster has gone out and the car don't want to stop
The back up camera is inoperable at times. Rarely works on hot days or anytime the rear of the EDGE is facing the Sun. It hasn't worked properly for years. I'm not sure of the exact date or mileage it first happened, but it definitely started acting up around 2019.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to decelerate or come to a complete stop, there was an abnormal sound while depressing the brake pedal. The brake warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while in reverse, the rear-view camera displayed an upside-down image. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the power booster brake hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not...
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repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact associated the failure with an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The car did not brake randomly back in may when I was picking my toddler up from school. I contacted Ford dealership and they said braking issues is a known issue with the edge but my vehicle has no recalls. I could pay almost $300 for a diagnostic fee but nothing would be covered because their was a recall for the brake booster but that was back in 2013-2014. So I went to brakes plus, first they replaced the master cylinder then they replaced the brake booster a week later. Here I am 3 months later and the same...
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issue.The vehicle randomly did not brake AGAIN. Got the vehicle back to brakes plus to have the vehicle looked at again. They replaced the brake booster under warranty then reached out to Ford who let them know the brake booster and brake lines are a know defect with the vehicle and I can have my vehicle looked at by them but I would need to pay the fee and nothing would be covered . How is this a known issue and nothing is covered? Ford checked my Vin and no vehicle recall. I reached out to Ford corporate and they created a case number: Cxh-09196123-F6m4z3 I am pregnant and I feel this car is dangerous if this is a known issue.
Just purchased this used vehicle from Orange Auto Connection in [[redacted]] on [redacted]. Car was in perfect operating condition. 2 days later while driving with my 2 granddaughters I was approaching a stop sign at about 35-40 mph and as I started to push on the break pedal it became very soft and pushed all the way to the floor with no resistance. I thought the car wouldnt stop,. Thankfully it did without an accident . It has not returned to the normal breaking conditions. Today is [redacted]. I have to drive...
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this car everyday as it is my only vehicle. I didn't buy an extended warranty from the dealer because I couldn't afford it. Why has this issue not become a safety recall. If I had known about this problem that has apparently been addressed years ago and had just expired in November 2025 prior to buying this car I wouldn't have purchased it. They are a lot of people including myself that live check to check and still struggle with every day necessities and potentially being faced with a heafty repair bill to fix a dangerous fault that manufacture knew about really causes sleepless nights and undo stress that they should not have to endure because they are afraid they will be hurt or hurt othera in an accident caused by a manufacture defect. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
While driving on the highway at 70 mph, the driver's side front halfshaft completely detached from the vehicle, causing an immediate loss of drive power and creating a severe crash hazard."
The backup camera will flip upside down or go completely blank or not work at all. I had my car in reverse and the camera didn't come on and one time I flipped upside down and now it don't work at all.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was inoperative. The contact stated that the vehicle drove for several yards, and the contact was unable to reach the parking brake. The vehicle was shifted into park(P) to attempt to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into the shrubs in front of the window at an independent mechanic shop, causing the vehicle to come to a stop right before almost crashing into the shop window,...
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which resulted in minor damage to the front bumper. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags were not deployed. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake booster module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact researched and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The failure had occurred on several occasions. There were no injuries sustained. A Police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
When I put my 2013 Ford edge in reverse the backup camera goes out for about 5 to 10 seconds or it just doesn't work at all. And also I just paid $672 to have the drivers side door latch replaced because the recall had expired in November of 2025 the door ajar light would stay on and the dash would say place vehicle in park
The Gas Cap is defected the light always comes on and you have to pump gas a certain way.
Frequently, when the car is in reverse, the screen which shows the image from the backup camera goes blank while backing up. The screen typically stays blank for approximately 5 seconds and then comes back on. Sometimes I have to place the shifter in "park" and then return to "reverse" to get the screen to display the image. I have received a letter from Ford Motor Co. which describes the stated condition and offering to repair free of charge for vehicles that are not older than 15 years. However, the letter...
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references only my 2015 Ford F150. I called the local dealer to see if my 2013 Edge is covered under the recall and the dealer stated it is not covered. Since my Edge is less than 15 years old I think Ford should have to cover all Ford vehicles which have the stated problem.
Back up camera displays upside down image when vehicle is placed in Reverse making it extremely difficult to determine images pertaining to the safe operation of my vehicle while performing backing up or checking for obstacles; i.e. pedestrians, pets, bicycles, nearby vehicles or other objects that can cause damage to my vehicle. My vehicle was purchased in 2025 and was informed that this has been a known issue by Ford but a recall has not been issued yet.
The backup camera flips upside down when I try and reverse and or an error message pops up
I am filing a consumer complaint against Ford Motor Company regarding a known, severe safety defect in my 2013 Ford Edge 3.5L AWD. The internal water pump has failed, leaking green coolant onto the ground and threatening catastrophic engine failure. Ford designed this vehicle with an internal water pump that dumps coolant into the engine oil when it fails, hiding the defect from consumers until the powertrain is destroyed. Furthermore, the All-Wheel Drive Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is overheating due to a design...
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that labels the fluid 'lifetime' and prevents standard servicing. I purchased this vehicle for $14,400 and have invested $4,000 in maintenance, and I am seeking state consumer protection advocacy regarding Ford's deceptive engineering practices."
I drive a 2013 Ford Edge. It's getting the same error on the rearview camera that many other Ford vehicles have had recalled.
The safety system back up camera has been malfunctioning for 18 months. At times the image will be inverted, at times it will appear to be zoomed in very close, but most of the time it does not work at all. The alerts (beeping) that should be occurring when identifying a hazard do not work. The horn no longer works. Several times the entire electrical system will shut off and then reset. There have not been any warning lights on the dash to indicate why this is happening. My vehicle has not been examined by a dealer or independent service center.
On the 2013 Ford edge I own the backup camera fails frequently and without warning. Sometimes the camera will not work at all when the transmission is placed in reverse, other times the camera will fail while during the process of backing up. Problem - does not work at all: When the car is placed in reverse the camera projects a blue screen then states the camera is not available, this happens when it does not work at all. Problem - shuts down while in use: Turns off while in use, one has the rear camera view...
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when backing up, then the camera does one of two things it flips flops (top to bottom) or flashes a blue screen then states the camera is not available. And then sometimes the camera will work for one to three times (the camera is working while backing up, turn the vehicle off, exit / re-enter the vehicle and it works for backing up, but the next time the vehicle is entered and placed in reverse the camera is not working at all and the message reads camera is not available. This has been occurring on a more frequent basis over the last month
I am submitting this letter to report a serious safety defect involving the brake system on my 2013 Ford Edge (VIN: [[redacted]]). The vehicle is experiencing a brake failure consistent with known ABS/HCU pump issues that have affected similar Ford Edge model years. On [redacted], the vehicle was inspected at Randall Reed's Planet Ford 635 in Garland, Texas. Service Advisor Luis Rodriguez confirmed the brake concern and provided a repair estimate of $3,500. The dealership indicated that the failure is related to...
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the ABS/HCU system. The symptoms include: A spongy brake pedal Inconsistent brake pressure Reduced braking effectiveness Increased stopping distance Unpredictable brake response These symptoms match those described in Ford Recall 16C10, which addressed ABS/HCU pump failures on certain 2012-2014 Ford Edge vehicles. Although my VIN is not included in the recall, the failure pattern is identical and presents a clear safety hazard. I have contacted Ford Motor Company multiple times, including through executive escalation channels, but I have not received a response or assistance. Given the nature of this defect and its similarity to a previously acknowledged safety issue, I believe this may indicate a broader pattern that warrants investigation. I respectfully request that NHTSA review this matter to determine whether the existing recall should be expanded to include additional VINs or model ranges affected by the same ABS/HCU defect. Thank you for your attention to this safety concern. I am available to provide additional documentation, including the dealership diagnosis, repair estimate, and service notes. Sincerely, [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The rear back up camera stopped working , goes black or flips upside down. Sometimes even flickers and then says contact your local dealer for assistance.
The brakes on my 2013 Ford Edge failed with no notice. Luckily I was able to coast into a parking lot to get stopped. Even pushing the brake pedal to the floor will not stop the car. We immediately and safely took the car to our local repair shop who confirmed we needed 2 ABS parts to fix the car. That was Oct, 2025 and as of today (June 10, 2026)the parts are still not available to order. I have checked with 3 Ford dealers in 3 states and all say the same thing. They can't order the parts to fix my car and say...
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over 1,500 are on back order. The car is undriveable with no brakes and creates a major safety risk. I have heard some dealers got Ford to provide a rental car. It is becoming a financial burden not having a car to drive for 10 months and Ford doesn't seem to have put out any recall or offer any help.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the brakes failed, and the vehicle coasted to the side of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was recurrent. The dealer was notified of the failure, but repairs were pending due to parts unavailability. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 226,424.
The rear backup camera is distorted and the image has flipped upside down
Ford Edge: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,389 | 8 | D |
| 2016 | 932 | 7 | C |
| 2015 | 732 | 7 | C |
| 2014 | 385 | 3 | B |
| 2013 | 2,447 | 2 | F |
| 2012 | 1,135 | 3 | D |
| 2011 | 1,803 | 3 | F |
| 2010 | 673 | 7 | C |
| 2009 | 261 | 7 | A |
2013 Ford Edge vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford Edge | 2,447 | 2 | F | |
| 2013 Kia Sorento | 985 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 805 | 10 | B | Compare |
| 2013 Dodge Durango | 640 | 11 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Hyundai Santa FE | 605 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Subaru Outback | 297 | 12 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Toyota Highlander | 212 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2013 GMC Acadia | 140 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2013 Nissan Murano | 74 | 1 | B | Compare |
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Questions about the 2013 Ford Edge
Does the 2013 Ford Edge have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Ford Edge: axle shaft (July 2014); fuel system, gasoline (January 2014). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Edge?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (853), brakes (633), body, doors & structure (366).
How many complaints has the 2013 Ford Edge had?
2,447 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 10, 2012 and the latest on November 5, 2026. Of these, 33 describe a crash and 7 a fire, and together they report 40 injuries and 1 death.
Is the 2013 Ford Edge a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 15 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Ford Edge year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Edge years have the most complaints?
2013 (2,447), 2011 (1,803), 2017 (1,389). See every Ford Edge year compared.
What should I do if my 2013 Ford Edge has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data